SS12 0BD is a mixed residential area on Azalea Avenue, 0.8km from Wickford in Wickford. Administratively it sits within Wickford Castledon ward and the Rayleigh and Wickford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 60.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SS12 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00108355 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AZALEA AVENUE, SS12 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AZALEA AVENUE, SS12 0BD.
281
43
£ 47,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SS12 0BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SS12 0BD — age 43, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 60.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SS12 0BD. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
5 sales · Mean £ 316,500
Flat
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
Terraced
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SS12 0BD is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Wickford Primary School
North Crescent Primary School
Grange Primary School
The Bromfords School
Castledon School
The Wickford Church of England School
Oakfield Primary School
Runwell Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Abi's 2 Takeaway0.5 km
- Olive Indian Takeaway0.5 km
- Rose of India0.5 km
- Cookies And Cones0.3 km
- Italiano express ltd0.3 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Coffee Station0.5 km
- Gatehouse Coffee Shop0.4 km
- Mem's Kitchen0.4 km
- Stephens Bouquet0.3 km
- Sultana Restaurant0.1 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Smokers Paradise0.4 km
- Wickford Health Store0.4 km
- Chelmsford Star Co-operative0.8 km
- Card Factory0.3 km
- Cosson's Bakery0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wickford Community Association0.3 km
- Downham Arms0.5 km
- British Rail Social Association0.4 km
- Wickford Cricket Club1.0 km
- Posh Boys Brewery0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.4 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wickford0.5 km
- Battlesbridge3.8 km
- Pitsea5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Halls Corner0.2 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Halls Corner0.3 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SS120BD · Data under Open Government Licence